The ESL/Bilingual Program at Hudson County Community College

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One of Hudson County’s greatest assets is its extraordinary ethnic diversity, and the College reflects that diversity — more than one-third of HCCC students were born outside of the United States and have reported nearly 105 different countries as their places of birth! Since English may not be the first language for many of our students, the College offers an extensive program of English as a Second Language (ESL) courses. New students are placed in these courses according to the results of their scores on the Level of English Proficiency Test and a holistically scored writing sample.

The ESL Program at Hudson County Community College provides six levels of instruction with courses in Writing, Grammar for Writing, Reading and Academic Discussion at each level.

Computer and interactive language labs are important components of the HCCC ESL learning program, and students are encouraged to increase their learning by utilizing these labs outside of regular classroom hours.

Bilingual instruction is available in selected college-level courses for students enrolled in the HCCC ESL/Bilingual Program who demonstrate readiness for such courses.

To learn more about the HCCC ESL/Bilingual Program call (201) 360-4179.

Compare Non-Credit vs. Credit Programs

Non-Credit

Credit

Which program should
I take?

If you are interested
in improving your English for job or life skills, the non-credit program
meets your goals.

If you want to earn a
college degree, you should register for this program.

What classes do I
take?

We offer

Speak American (MW)

Grammar/Reading/Writing (TTh)

TOEFL Prep

Pronunciation Perfect

We offer

Writing/Grammar for Writing (6 total credits)

Reading/Academic Discussion (6 total credits)

When do classes
start/end?

See the
brochure/catalog.

January 28- May 20

What times do classes
meet?

9 a.m. -11 a.m.
Monday-Thursday (Journal Square only)

12 p.m. – 2 p.m.
Monday-Thursday (North Hudson Campus only)

7 p.m. – 9 p.m.
Monday-Thursday

Class times vary by
level and location. We offer morning, afternoon, evening, and weekend classes

Where do I begin the
registration process?

25 Journal Square,
Room B107

Application: 70 Sip
Ave., 1st Floor

Testing: 71 Sip Ave.,
[Lower Level]

Counseling: 70 Sip
Ave., 2nd Floor

Payment: 70 Sip 1st
Floor

How much does it
cost?

$185 for each 10-week
class(+ $15 testing fee)

For more information,
please contact Community Education/Non-Credit Programs at (201) 360-4224/5359, or email: communityed@hccc.edu.